With all the hype that usually surrounds weight loss supplements, it is hardly surprising to note the growing popularity of ProbioSlim as a viable alternative for slimming down. However, in their bid to project their weight loss supplement as the best manufacturing companies often override the safety factor and refrain from mentioning any side effects that might occur. As a result, consumers who are eager to lose weight fall into the trap and realize only later the harm that their body might have suffered as a result of such a supplement. Unfortunately, this appears to be the predictable outcome in case of most weight loss supplements and ProbioSlim is no exception to this rule.

Any probe into a given weight loss supplement would begin with making inquiries about the parent company as also the ingredients used and in case of ProbioSlim, the name of the manufacturing company is same as that of the product. That said, there is hardly any information that would throw light on its functioning apart from the fact that it had been established in 2013 and has branches in Canada, Australia and UK in addition to USA. What is truly alarming is lack of any address, terms of service and social media presence like Facebook which is the norm nowadays. This would lead anyone to question the existence of the company and assume that it is nothing more than an elusive entity.

Next, it is the individual ingredients of ProbioSlim which are put under the scanner to adjudge their safety and tests in this regard have revealed that there are three groups that make up this supplement. The first part of the formula comprises of probiotic, meaning bacterial microorganisms that reside in human intestines and improve digestion, followed by prebiotic which act as fodder for the probiotic. There is a third ingredient too namely green tea extract but once again the amounts in which these ingredients are combined to prepare ProbioSlim is not clear.

Much of the probiotic content of ProbioSlim is made up of Lactospore, a non-pathogenic form of bacteria which resides within the body for a short period of time and hence is regarded as being safe. On the flip side, its presence within the body has been known to cause flatulence owing to release of intestinal gas. It is, after all, a type of bacteria and hence likely to cause infection within the body which might lead to the person falling severely ill and requiring antibiotics for treatment.

Prebiotic, meaning fiber, is derived from fruits and hence is safe unless it causes bloating. In such a situation, whenever the user of ProbioSlim observes unnatural or unexplained bloating, getting in touch with the physician is the next step. Extract of green tea, another ingredient of ProbioSlim, is believed to be safe if taken in moderation but capable of causing constipation, stomach ache and liver damage in the event of increased consumption. Some of the other side effects that it might cause are insomnia, headache, anxiety and a general feeling of confusion.

Caffeine is an ingredient that invariably finds its way into several weight loss products and is included in ProbioSlim too. Continued use of this substance has been found to lead to addiction and cardio problems like irregular or increased heartbeats and disturbed respiration cycle. Sleeplessness is another problem associated with caffeine as are gastric issues and nausea not to mention the fact that high doses of this substance could also lead to death of the person.

How much ever the company ProbioSlim might claim that its weight loss product is safe, presence of such ingredients does raise doubts as also the fact that there is no physical address wherein complaints could be addressed. Therefore, unless there is some firm information about the company and its authenticity, people who might be intending to use ProbioSlim for weight loss might as well keep their plans on hold.